LACCEI 2027: here’s to the next 25 years.
Engineering from the Americas through emerging technologies, transformations and alliances. The 25th International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, in Boca Raton and online.
How to submit your paper in 5 steps
Original papers are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Max. 3 papers per author (including co-authorship under any affiliation) and 7 authors per paper.
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Choose the submission type
Full Paper (FP): double-blind review; if accepted and presented, it is published with a DOI and submitted to Scopus. It is classified as a review, data, software or general research paper. Work in Progress (WP): single-blind review, presented as a poster; not indexed in Scopus.
- 2Jan 292027
Prepare your document with the template
Use the submission template and review the plagiarism policy and the ethics statement.
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Submit on ConfTool
Create your account on ConfTool LACCEI 2027 and upload your paper before the deadline (Eastern Time, EDT).
- 4May 32027
Get the decision and send the final version
Acceptance is announced on April 12. Send the final version using the final template and, if you present online, your video.
- 5May 312027
Register all authors and present
All authors must pay by May 31. Present in Boca Raton or on the Agora Meetings platform.
LACCEI 2027 key dates
All deadlines are in US Eastern Time (EDT). The highlighted row is the next date.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Call for papers (CfP) and early-bird registration open |
| Jan 29, 2027 | Submission deadline: full papers (FP) and work in progress (WP) |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Format review notification |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Student competitions deadline (papers: in person only; posters: hybrid) and K-12 posters |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Acceptance notification: FP, WP, posters and student papers |
| Apr 26, 2027 | 3MT deadline (master’s and PhD theses) and end of early-bird registration |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Standard registration opens |
| May 3, 2027 | Final version of accepted papers · video for online presentation |
| May 19, 2027 | In-person and online programs published |
| May 31, 2027 | Payment deadline for all authors |
| Jun 30, 2027 | Standard registration closes |
| Jul 1, 2027 | On-site registration opens (+10%) |
| Jul 20, 2027 | 3rd Summit of International Relations Offices of engineering institutions of the Americas |
| Jul 21–23, 2027 | LACCEI 2027 Multi-Conference |
| Aug 31, 2027 | Proceedings published |
| Nov 30, 2027 | Scopus indexing of full papers (not controlled by LACCEI) |
Two categories, 31 tracks
Engineering Education (EE)
9 tracks
- Accreditation, assessment, dual degrees, certificates and degree equivalency
- Chemistry, mathematics and physics in engineering education
- Undergraduate and curriculum improvement
- Government, industry and university
- Engineering education management
- Online and remote laboratories
- Recruitment and retention in engineering
- Teaching technology, e-learning and distance education
- Women and diversity in engineering
Engineering Research & Practice (ER/EP)
22 tracks
- Aerospace and aeronautical sciences
- Agriculture, food and agricultural production
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical and health
- Biotechnology, bioinformatics and nanotechnology
- Chemistry and materials
- Civil, infrastructure and construction
- Computing, data, AI and software
- Cybersecurity and digital forensics
- Electrical and electronics
- Energy and water
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Engineering with impact (ethics, environment, HELA, peace, natural hazards, sustainable development)
- Information technology
- IoT, Industry 5.0 and Society 6.0
- Logistics and transportation
- Mechanical and electromechanical
- Oceanography and marine sciences
- Project management and product lifecycle
- Production engineering
- Technology management
- Telecommunications
See the official call for papers and the track chairs.
Competitions at LACCEI 2027
Institutions active as members in 2025 receive registration benefits.
Paper competition
Single-blind review. The 10 finalists present to a jury and are published with a DOI. The winner gets a fully paid trip and registration to the global competition. In person only.
Deadline Feb 27, 2027 ↗ PostersStudent and K-12 posters
Hybrid format for university posters and pre-university (K-12) engineering posters.
Deadline Feb 27, 2027 ↗ Graduate3MT: Three Minute Thesis
For master’s and PhD theses, in the general and engineering-education (3MT in EE) categories.
Deadline Apr 26, 2027 ↗Everything you need to get to Boca Raton
Fees
Early bird until April 26; standard until June 30; on-site with a 10% surcharge.
See fees ↗ HeadquartersHotel and venue
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Home of LACCEI Inc.
See venue ↗ VisasUS visa
Request your invitation letter early and check the travel requirements.
Visa guide ↗ Getting thereAirports and tourism
Nearby airports, companion program and tourism in South Florida.
Plan your trip ↗The conference where the hemisphere’s engineering comes together.
LACCEI was selected by the Organization of American States in 2005 for the Engineering for the Americas action plan, focused on accreditation and quality assurance of engineering programs.
Since 2016 the OAS has held its Engineering Summit of the Americas alongside the LACCEI Multi-Conference and named LACCEI its Engineering Center of Excellence for the Americas.
Organized by: LACCEI, Florida Atlantic University and the OAS, with support from POK and MathWorks.